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The National FFA Organization is the largest student organization that aims to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The Agricultural Education in the FFA is made up of three different components: Classroom Instruction, FFA, and SAE. 

Classroom Instruction:

Classroom Instruction involves many hands-on experiences outside of the classroom such as: greenhouse experiments, learning about giving shots, livestock judging, dairy judging, landscaping projects and many more. Through classroom instruction you will learn all about and be introduced to all aspects of the ag industry. Many classes ranging from Agri-Science 1 to Ag Communications and even to a Horticulture class are available depending on the school attended.

FFA

In order to be eligible for the FFA, you need to be enrolled into an Agricultural Education class for at least one semester per year. While a member of the FFA you will attend chapter meetings, travel with the chapter, attend conferences, work on new and special projects, and learn about different careers while developing leadership skills which can be used in your community and your future.

SAE - Supervised Agricultural Experience 

If you are in the FFA a SAE is required.  SAE stands for Supervised Agricultural Experience which is a hands-on project that you create, keep records of, and maintain. It can be based off of any aspect of agriculture, ranging anywhere from raising your own cattle to working at Subway.

Additional Things to know about the FFA

Mission Statement: 

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for         premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Motto:    

Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve

Colors:

Corn Gold

National Blue

CROSS SECTION OF CORN:

 "Unity"  Whether you live in Maine, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico or one of the states in between, corn is grown somewhere in your state. Corn signifies unity and, from the first Thanksgiving feast on, it has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. It is appropriate then that the cross section of an ear of corn be used as the foundation of the FFA Emblem.

RISING SUN:

"Progress" Just as the industry of agriculture has developed new technologies and evolved to meet the next generation of consumer demands, the National FFA Organization has continued to evolve as it looks to the future to meet FFA members' needs. The rising sun signifies progress and holds the promise that tomorrow will bring a new day, shining with opportunity. 

PLOW:

     "Labor and Tillage of the Soil"  The National FFA Organization is founded in agriculture, the backbone of our country. The plow signifies labor and tillage of the soil and the historic foundation of our country's strength.

EAGLE:

      "Freedom"  The eagle is a national symbol that reminds all FFA members of our freedom and our ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

OWL:

      " Knowledge"  Long recognized as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, the owl symbolized the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

WOMEN: 

• Black skirt.
  Skirt is to be at least knee length, hemmed evenly across the bottom, with a slit no longer than 2 inches above the knee, excluding the kick pleat. Black slacks may be appropriate for traveling and outdoor activities.
• White collared blouse and official FFA blue scarf.
• Black dress shoes with a closed heel and toe (No boots, sandals, open-toed shoes, or tennis shoes.)
• Black nylon hosiery.
• Official FFA jacket zipped to the top.

MEN:

• Black dress pants. (No jeans - blue or black, leather, pleather, etc.)
• White dress shirt and official FFA tie
• Black dress shoes with a closed heel and toe. (No boots, sandals, open-toed shoes, tennis shoes.)
• Black socks.
• Official FFA jacket zipped to the top.

HOW TO WEAR AWARDS:

• Chapter degree, officer and award medals should be worn beneath the name on the right side of the jacket.
• State FFA Degree or American Degree keys should be worn above the name on the right side of the jacket or attached to a standard key chain.
• No more than three medals should be worn on the jacket. These should represent the highest degree earned, highest office held and the highest award earned.

PROPER USE OF THE FFA JACKET:

• The jacket is to be worn only by members. 
• The jacket should be kept clean and neat. 
• The back of the jacket should have only a large official FFA emblem, the name of the state and the name of the local chapter, region, district or area.  The front of the jacket should have only a small official FFA emblem, the name of the individual, one office or honor and the year of that office or honor.
• The jacket should be worn on official occasions with the zipper fastened to the top. The collar should be turned down and the cuffs buttoned. 
• The jacket should be worn by members and officers on all official FFA occasions, as well as other occasions where the chapter or state association is represented. It may be worn to school and other appropriate places. 
• The jacket should only be worn to places that are appropriate for members to visit.
• School letters and insignia of other organizations should not be attached to or worn on the jacket.
• When the jacket becomes faded and worn, it should be discarded or the emblems and lettering removed.
• The emblems and lettering should be removed if the jacket is given or sold to a non-member.
• A member should act professionally when wearing the FFA jacket.
• Members should refrain from use of tobacco and alcohol when underage at all times when representing the FFA.  In addition, members should exhibit their leadership qualities when they encounter substances including tobacco and alcohol and serve to discourage others from inappropriate behavior.
• All chapter degree, officer and award medals should be worn beneath the name on the right side of the jacket, with the exception that a single State FFA Degree charm or American FFA Degree key should be worn above the name or attached to a standard key chain. No more than three medals should be worn on the jacket. These should represent the highest degree earned, the highest office held and the highest award earned by the member. No more than three medals should be worn on the jacket.